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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1936
Page
2
A column mixes weather notes on wind, rain, and an approaching wet spell with personal anecdotes about local figures, a description of family and community life, and brief notices about theater and cultural events in the Panhandle area.
An Austin man proposes a horseback trip to Washington with a Dallas opening day invitation for the Texas Centennial. Governor Allred says the plan shows Centennial consciousness and urges quick action before the deadline.
Henry McBride, a longtime porter in the attorney general's department, died after a fire in April that legend says began from waste paper in a heating stove, leading to the destruction of the old capitol and the construction of the present Texas State House. Funeral arrangements were pending.
A meeting of citizens and government representatives in Dodge City Kansas will consider a permanent plains soil control program to end wind erosion and dust storm damage. Amarillo delegates H H Finner Ben F Malay Roy Kimble L H Hayter James C Foster from SCS and RCA resettle, Parker D Hanna TX Extension Service member, participate.
A collage of notes covers topics from sweet potato syrup fame in England to Britain’s first million dollar film by H G Wells, sleepwalking liability, Roosevelt press conference hush, Santos-Dumont aeronautics, Leap Year licensing, papal nationality, wholesale counterfeit pricing, Oregon gasoline tax history, rising gas taxes, synthetic ice for talkies, double New Year in China, and assorted editor bans in Japan plus medical and labor facts about appendicitis and Mexican workers.
S. T. Bledsoe the Santa Fe Railroad president announced a streamlined eight car train to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago in 40 hours using a 3600 horsepower Diesel locomotive. It will operate weekly and start next fall.
The Bank of France reported 1.67 billion francs in gold withdrawn in the week to April 3, amounting to about 110.22 million dollars. This followed a 114.6 million franc loss the prior week amid a war scare over Hitler's troops in the Rhineland.
Assistant U S district attorney Frank Potter says transfer papers and deeds need few corrections before finalizing the purchase of the vacant lot at the courthouse square. The Treasury will pay Mrs Ruth Costley 3750 dollars for the northwest corner site.
Harry Hamberlin stands trial today on a charge of barbering without a license. The six member jury sits in Judge Newt Riggs' county court with Howard Anderson as prosecutor and Billy Culwell defending Hamberlin.
Harold Fruitinger, 16, a De Vilbiss High School junior, admitted speeding and was ordered not to drive again until after the 1937 commencement. The report mentions an informal employment course offered by the University of California.
Two youths Russell Beavers 19 and Dennis Davidson 17 both of Newton County were jailed on the whisky slaying of a six year old boy. Sheriff Virgil Weathers said the boy was lured from the Estep home and forced to drink about a half pint of moonshine whisky. They denied guilt and face a preliminary hearing Friday.
Edmonton report notes April 9 as a perfect square date. George W. Robertson computes 1936 to 44 squared, nine as three squared, April as the fourth month two squared, and April 9 as the 100th day ten squared. The repeat occurs in 180 years.
Mr and Mrs Jack Edwards appear on the Southwestern Professional Photographers Association program in Fort Worth from April 13 to 15. Print Discussion led by Jack on day two and lectures by Mrs Edwards cover converting camera prints into oil paintings using her original method.
Dr. B. M. Primer, director of the health unit, says 12 Amarillo homes are under quarantine. Ten are due to scarlet fever and two to diphtheria, a level considered normal for this season.
Edith Pearce, elected mayor and the councilwomen on an all male ticket, faced a decision in Greentop on April 9 whether to accept their offices. Pearce offered no reason for the indecision as the new petticoat government weighs its stance.
L. W. Newton, arrested recently in Denver, has been returned to Amarillo to face a car theft indictment returned April 6 of last year. Sheriff Bill Adams accompanied Newton back to Amarillo.
A trash fire burned near an elevator at 1511 Johnson Street early today triggering a fire alarm. Central station crews from city hall responded at 4:52 and returned at 5:18 with no damage reported.
In Hiawatha Kansas a riddle questions why voter H L William must re register after moving house to a new street address. The note indicates he already voted previously and still resides at the same residence but changed his address.
Dr. R. Thomsen will lead special pre Easter services at Central Presbyterian Church tonight and tomorrow night. Each hour long service begins at 7 45 PM with the aim of informing the public about Easter's significance. Public invited.
Friday night services commemorate the death of Jesus Christ at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church located at Fourth and Alabama. Beginning at 8 o'clock, Rev. H. R. Frerking delivers a sermon titled The Climax of Christ's Passion concluding a series on The Passion of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The public is invited.
Readers learn of Pattern 2636 a wrap around slip designed for cooler easy wear under sheer summer frocks. Pattern 2836 offers sizes 12 through 46 with size 16 requiring 2 3/4 yards of 39 inch fabric. Includes illustrated instructions and single-page book offer. Pattern orders go to The Amarillo Globe Pattern Department, 243 W 14th St New York.
A letter from a reader asks Tack for assistance in arranging transportation to Dallas for the writer and her young daughter. The message seeks aid and mentions Ama- Ree in the routing or source line.
Rock Island plans its 467 mile rail program from Herrington Kansas to Tucumcari New Mexico. The project, the largest in a decade, will employ about 100 Dalhart men soon with expenditures exceeding 1 million dollars. G A Carroll division engineer will oversee from Dalhart headquarters.
Ad warns of kidney damage from harsh drugs and promotes Cystex as a doctor prescribed remedy. Claims quick relief for symptoms like Getting Up Nights, nervousness, pain, dizziness, and acidity with a money back guarantee if not improved. Mentions a single eight dose package and druggist availability.
The Social Welfare Association directors met for their regular monthly session at the Welfare home on Fourth and Van Buren Streets. Dr. D. Roach presided as new members Mrs. H. B. Lautz and Mrs. Arthur Ware joined the board.
The Rev Alred M Dorsett, preaching at a large Dallas Presbyterian church, bought a meal for a well dressed but hungry man. After the man left, Dorsett discovered his wallet containing $23 was missing.
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